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veryone deserves a good scare come Halloween. Some people sit down to horror movie marathons, while others page through thrilling books from famed horror writers such as Stephen King and Dean Koontz. However, hands-on INSIDE: scares can be just as effective, Fall fun in which probably the Capital accounts for District. the popularity of haunted PAGE 3 hayrides and corn mazes. Homeowners looking to provide their own share of scares to friends and family – or to create a screamworthy tableau for the visiting public to enjoy – can consider some of these haunted house ideas.
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The fear of the unknown can be a powerful force. In many horror scenes, suspense is built by what audiences cannot see. Borrow this idea when creating the mood for your haunted house. Dim lighting by way of red or black outside bulbs will help increase the shadows and camouflage any decorations that may not be
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A mix of stationary decorations with creepy people moving about can really set a haunted house apart.
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